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as in moody
frequently influenced by moods and especially bad moods
one of those temperamental actresses who can make life difficult for everyone around her
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as in volatile
likely to change frequently, suddenly, or unexpectedly
stock prices have been pretty temperamental lately, often fluctuating wildly
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Recent Examples of temperamental
Ambition meets heart as the temperamental Moon in your 10th House of Career conjoins warrior Mars there, sharpening visibility and focus.
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Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
12 June 2026
The temperamental Moon in your 2nd House of Resources conjoins growth-seeking Chiron there, turning attention to self-worth through the purchases that truly support your well-being.
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Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
11 June 2026
The weather in Florida during England’s stay thus far has been temperamental.
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Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
Your 8th House of Intimacy receives gentle support as the temperamental Moon connects in a sextile with vulnerable Chiron in your 10th House of Career and Status.
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Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 June 2026
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Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
12 June 2026
The temperamental Moon in your 2nd House of Resources conjoins growth-seeking Chiron there, turning attention to self-worth through the purchases that truly support your well-being.
—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
11 June 2026
The weather in Florida during England’s stay thus far has been temperamental.
—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
Your 8th House of Intimacy receives gentle support as the temperamental Moon connects in a sextile with vulnerable Chiron in your 10th House of Career and Status.
—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for temperamental
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Chocolate brown While rich, moody chocolate is most often associated with fall, this summer is a major exception.
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If vibrant hues aren't your thing, there are plenty of moodier options that still can fit in in the warmer months.
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Aerion Targaryen Aerion Targaryen (Finn Bennett), also known as Aerion Brightflame, is a volatile and cruel Targaryen prince infamous for his arrogance and violent behavior.
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Even excluding volatile food and energy prices, core PCE is expected to increase from April, according to economists polled by FactSet.
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But the prefrontal cortex is not fully developed until a person reaches their mid-to-late 20s, making young people more susceptible to impulsive behavior while gambling.
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The underlying songwriting is impulsive, but many tracks adopt a deliberately sedate mood or sort through dense clusters of cut-up loops, and Alfa’s spatialization gives the album a pallor that can resemble brain fog.
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This unpredictable chaos, fueled by technological glitches and administrative issues, is worsening as peak summer travel begins.
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However, construction zones are inherently unpredictable.
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Angela Cerreta, deputy head restorer for paintings and wooden materials, told the Art Newspaper that restorers will first attend to unstable paint before cleaning the frescoes with fiber lasers.
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These dependencies present supply chain challenges as some of the import sources are located in adversarial or geopolitically unstable nations.
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“Temperamental.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/temperamental. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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